July 2021 Newsletter
Director’s Thoughts – JULY, 2021
Is anyone planning on attending the AACA show in Auburn, Indiana in the beginning of July? If you are, please let me know for I have items to be delivered to Pete Phillips who will be attending that event. Maybe you can help both Pete and I out. Sally Getz, csgetz@ptd.net, 610-377-6130. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
As many of you know, during the months of June, July and August, we DO NOT meet for chapter meetings. We will reconvene on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ the Starlite Diner & Lounge, Rt. 100, Allentown, Pa. I wish you all a great sunny summer with relaxations on your terms in the hopes of returning in September, so full of energy for this chapters’ OLD CAR SHOW event in LEHIGHTON, PA on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
The cats are running down to the basement. They do not like thunder! We really need the rain. At least we do not live out in Arizona for they are in a terrible drought right now.
If only we could control the weather as we do driving our Buicks! When one plans on holding an event or to attend an event, most times the weather is not cooperative, right? As I check on the weather for Sunday, the chapter picnic, right now rain is in the forecast. Hopefully the rain will hold off till later that night or, better yet, till Monday, right? Whatever, will be the case, the picnic WILL BE HED RAIN OR SHINE!! Hope to see you all there!
Your Elected Director, Sally Getz
“Free Spirit” Chapter Meeting Minutes, JUNE, 2021
No meeting held, summer vacation!!
“FREE SPIRIT” Membership RENEWAL Form
Please fill in the following information and include a check for $12.00, made payable to “FREE SPIRIT” Chapter. Submit to:
Dolores Kennedy-Membership Chairman
2620 Ambassador Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017-7717
610-867-8962
ddken@rcn.com
MEMBER NAME________________________________________
SPOUSE’S NAME __________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS ________________________________________
TOWN, STATE, ZIP CODE _________________________________
TELEPHONE _(____)_______________________________________
CELL PHONE (OPTIONAL) ________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS (OPTIONAL) ____________________________
BUICK’S OWNED
______________________ ___________ _______ _________________
PLEASE submit form to Dolores Kennedy by July 30, 2021!
Cruise To the Ritz, Allentown, Pa, June 27th, 2:00 pm
Please join in on the fun of attending a cruise to the Ritz at the Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, Pa on Sunday, June 27th @ 2 pm w/ fellow BUICK members. The Ritz offers many scrumptious selections you will find to order, along w/ DESSERT!! So come on by w/ your BUICK to enjoy an early dinner and dessert!
Debbie/Dave Brady
AACA Spring Nationals, Auburn, Indiana
Sally is looking for someone who may be attending this event in Auburn, Indiana July 2-4, 2021. If you, or you know of someone attending, please have them contact Sally ASAP:
Sally Getz 610-377-6130, 484-464-3418, csgetz@ptd.net. Many thanks in advance, Sally
Das Awkscht Fescht, Sunday, August 8, 2021
Sally is looking for 4-5 volunteers to park the BUIICKS on Sunday, August 8, 2021 during DAF @ Macungie Memorial Park. The guidelines are:
- MUST be there by 7 AM
- MUST be visible for the Buick driver to see you
- Must be able to DIRECT the BUICK driver to the appropriate area.
- Must park cars door wide apart to be sure there is enough room for the BUICKS.
If you qualify for these guidelines, please let Sally know ASAP, csgetz@ptd.net, 610=377=6130, 484-464-3418. I will be under the hugh shade tree w/ “Ways-n-Means” items that this chapter has for sell.
Calendar of Events
JULY 2021 HAPPY 4th of JULY!
- 3-4 – Allentown Vintage Car Show, Fairgrounds, Allentown, Pa
- 10 – Quakertown Farmer Market Car Show, Quakertown, Pa
- 17 – Doylestown @ Dusk Car Show, Doylestown, Pa
- 18 – Hanover Ville Road House Show, Bethlehem, Pa
- 31 – 6th Annual Bicentennial Park West Show, Bethlehem, PA
AUGUST 2021 Dog Days of Summer!
- 1 – 45th Annual Collectors Car show and Market, Macungie Park, PA
- 6 – 8 – Das Aswkcht Fescht, Macungie, Pa
SEPTEMBER 2021 HAPPY LABOR DAY!!
- 7 – Monthly chapter dinner meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa. Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm.
- 5 – Slatington Car show, Slatington Airport, Slatington, Pa
- 22 – Seisholtzville Fire Co., Car Show, Macungie, PA
CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”
1939 Cadillac LaSalle Series 50 – restored perfectly, 322 C.I./190 H.P. V-8 engine. VIN = 2311111, model 501, 67,627 miles. 3 speed trans runs quietly. NEW 6-volt Optima battery w/ all new cables. Exterior color = black, near perfect condition. Garage stored. All lights, gauges and switches work. David Webster, 610-530-9518, dwebster80@gmail.com
1982 Buick Coupe Riviera V8, Auto Trans, 50K original miles. Interior = leather seats, ALL ORIGINAL. Exterior = Landau top, medium Sandstone w/ pin stripe, ALL original. Factory air, AM/FM radio w/ power antenna, PW/PDL, PS, PB, CC, Center console, rear air suspension, mag wheels, 4 brand NEW tires, clean/clear title. Recently inspected. New muffler. $10,000.00. Sally Getz, 610-377-6130. Pics upon request.
Brake Drums: Buick caste iron aluminum drums, 90 fins and 45 fins.
Bumpers: 1966-67 Riviera front bumper; 1968-69 Riviera back bumper. 1965 Cadillac taillights and front bumpers; 1951 Cadillac bumper ends; 1946-48 Ford bumper guards; Model “A” front bumper pieces; 1950 Packard bumper corner ends; 1959-60 Plymouth bumper w/ dent; 1977 GMC front van bumper; 1987 GMC Van rear bumper.
Doors: 1965-66 Electra/Wildcat passenger (manual windows); 4 – 1966 Electra (2 front/ 2 back) in very good condition; 1966 Wildcat (pair from 2 door car, manual window); 1967 Sport Wagon rear w/ manual windows. 1967-70 pr of Riviera Door panels plus rear ¼ trim panels for PW car; 1966-70 pr of Riviera rear ¼ trim panels for manual window car; 1966-70 pr of Riviera front arm rests.
Driveshafts: 1962 Cadillac/Olds F-85; 1963n Olds F-85 Sedan; 1964 Riviera; 1965 Riviera & GS; 1966 Wildcat/Electra; 1966-67 Riviera; 1968 Buick; 1969 Riviera/Electra.
Front Valance: 1963-64 Riviera; 1965, 1966-67 Riviera GS Front valance Panel
Gas Tanks: 1966-69 Riviera; 1971 LeSabre plus others
Glass: FRONT Windshield – 1967 Skylark 4 dr hdt
REAR 1957 Olds. 1965-66 Skylark cpe.; 1963-65 Riviera; 1966-69 Riviera REAR tinted glass wo cracks or chips. ALL from original Rivieras! 1967 Skylark 4 dr hdt; Sportwagon tailgate glass; Electra 4 dr hdt; 1968-72 “A” body; 1970-72 Olds Cutlass Sup. Cpe.; 1973 Centurion Conv.; #4133 GM Tailgate window.
REAR ¼ : 1963–69 Riviera REAR ¼ glass; 1964, ’66, ’67 WC, LeSabre, WC conv.; 1965, ’71 Skylark cpe.; 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme. Tinted and NON-tinted glass.
VENT WINDOWS – 1964 – 65 Riviera; 1967 LeSabre 4 dr and Electra 4 dr
Hoods: 1953 Buick; 1962 Electra; 1957-58 Oldsmobile; 1964 Wildcat; 1967, 68-69 LeSabre; 1963-65, 66-69 Riviera; 1967, 68, 71 Skylark; 1971-72 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1967 Pontiac Lemans
Misc: Buick (NOS) 1970 header panel; Pontiac full size (NOS) 1962-3?? Rear trunk/tail light panel; Pontiac Ventura (NOS) grill surround; GM Buick Resonator (02/70A); 1 pair of 1966-70 Riviera.
1977 GMC Van Rims, Van Dura 25 Emblems, grill, van letters, “GMC” emblem, mirrors, Van Dash cluster
Mufflers: (NOS) Body = 35” long on all mufflers; 1962-64 Buick dual exhaust mufflers, 1 ¾ hole = LeSabre, Invicta, Electra. 1952-55 Cadillac front muffler; NOS Riviera over axle pipe, #1234750; 1966-70 Riviera over axle pipe, after market; 1966-70 Riviera Resonator Rear, 1 pair
Paired Fenders: 1965 Wildcat w/ rust out behind wheel cut out
1968 – ‘69 Electra, pretty rusty
1966 Electra (Very Nice)
1963 – 64 Riviera (NICE)
1965 – 1968 Skylark
1958 Special (NEEDS WORK)
1950 Super
1980 LeSabre Diesel front fenders
Patch Panels: 1966-69, ’70 Riviera; 1967-68 Electra, Wildcat, LeSabre 4 door aftermarket; 1948 Olds 98 splash pan (NOS)
Radiator Support: 1965 – 67 Electra; 1966, 1969 Riviera; 1965 Wildcat; 1965 – 1967 Skylark; 1968 Pontiac (NOS); 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1980-1090 ALL GM (NOS) RWD “B” body except Cadillac 1984-90; 1971 Skylark “A” body; 1962 LeSabre
Rear: 1963-65 Full Size Buick, except ’65 LeSabre, ratio 3.07 rear. #1365221, $1366777, #43-14
REAR resonators, 1 = left driver side/1 = right passenger side; Universal wheel spacers. (NOS) ?1970? Buick Header panel.
Roof Glass: 1967 Buick Sport Wagon/Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser roof glass exclusive panels, partial set.
Seats: 1967 Skylark Back seat; 1971 Skylark Cpe back seat
1965 Riviera rear seat top; 1966-70 Riviera front arm rests NOS; 1969 Riv rear seat,1966-69 Riv rear seat
Single fenders: 1958 Special; 1962, 1966, 1978 Electra; 1978 Electra Wagon; 1966-67 LeSabre; 1963-64, 1965, ’70, ‘72 ’73-74 Riviera & Boatail Riviera; 1965, ’67 Skylark; 1964 Wildcat
Transmissions: Torbo 350 w/ convertor, 1963 Dynaflow 401/425 w/ convertor; 1965 ST 300 SP, code MJ w/ 15” convertor; 1967 Riviera ST/TH 400 w/ converter
Trunk lid: 1949 Super; 1963-65, 1966-69 Riviera; 1964, 1965, 1966 Wildcat; 1967 LeSabre; 1965- 1971 Skylark; 1966 Electra & Wildcat; 1970-72 Skylark; 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Wheels: Buick wheels = 15 x 7, code 885, code XT, code K499/BHE; 15 x 6 code BX disc brake, 768 (NOS) manufacturer sticker = OEM precision X-40168/MW35984; 15 x 6 code 802 = 1966-67 drum brakes, chrome 3rd design; 15 x 6 code 895 chrome 1971-87; 15 x 6 code 853 chrome 2967-70, 4th design.; 14 x 6 code 795 GM chrome wheels; 14 x 7 code UD.
Buick Chrome Rally = 14 x 6 code 813, 810, 914, 991; 15 x 6 code 853 w/ tires.
Oldsmobile Rally, code 887 w/ trim rings; 14 x 7 Rally code 887DO; 14 x 7 Rally code 878; 14 x 6 Rally code NM, #22505907.
Sally Getz, 610-377-6130, csgetz@ptd.net . Pictures are available upon request.
Parts for Sale for Buick 1953–1956. ( V–8)
Point set; Condenser; Resistor; Rotor; Distributor cap; 8 Autolite Spark Plugs. SOLD AS A SET $60.00. ((BOB’S AUTOMOBILIA PRICE, $75 PLUS SHIPPING.))
Pair of fan belts (non a/c). Power Steering & Fan Generator$ 15.
Anco wiper blades (2) $6. Upper & Lower Radiator hoses $16. Front Brake Hoses (2) $18. 4 New Wheel Cylinders 2 front, 2 rear $25. Howard Kriebel 610 489 1253.
LOOKING FOR :
A good used Pickup Truck 1978 to 1989, Dodge, Ford, or GMC/Chevy. Howard Kriebel, 610 489 1253